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Mon, 29 Jul 2002
China, wary about U.S., seeks warmer SE Asia ties
China, wary about U.S., seeks warmer SE Asia tiesBrian Rhoads, Reuters, Bandar Seri Begawan China, wary about U.S. influence in Southeast Asia, will seek in Brunei this week to strengthen ties with its southern neighbors while fending off American accusations it exports weapons of mass destruction,...
Mon, 29 Jul 2002
For Sunday July 28
For Sunday July 28;JP; ANPAc..r.. Golf-equipment-salesI. Christianto Contributor JakartaIt's not just hitting the ball in the fairway Playing golf is not just walking down the fairway and hitting the ball.
Mon, 29 Jul 2002
Are today's events bad for us?
Are today's events bad for us?Fauzi Ichsan, Gobal Markets Economist, Standard Chartered Bank, Jakarta, Fauzi.Ichsan@id.standardchartered.com As accounting scandals rock the United States, sending the New York stock market into a tailspin, some economic analysts are now predicting "gloom and doom"...
Mon, 29 Jul 2002
Mega parties as July 27 is remembered
Mega parties as July 27 is rememberedThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta What was President Megawati Soekarnoputri doing when thousands of her die-hard supporters and victims of the July 27 bloody attack were crying out for justice last Saturday?Throwing a party for her children, brothers and sisters of her...
Mon, 29 Jul 2002
Legal loopholes abound in Tommy's 15-year verdict
Legal loopholes abound in Tommy's 15-year verdictBerni K. Moestafa and Tertiani ZB Simanjuntak, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Amid the cheers following the sentencing of former president Soeharto's son, Hutomo "Tommy" Mandala Putra, to 15 years in jail, legal experts warned on Saturday of flaws in the...
Mon, 29 Jul 2002
Stefanova closer to title at Wismilak chess tournament
Stefanova closer to title at Wismilak chess tournamentThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Collecting another one-and-a-half points from the last two rounds, Bulgarian women's Grand Master (GM) Antoaneta Stefanova is almost certain to cruise to the victory at the Wismilak International Chess Tournament.
Mon, 29 Jul 2002
Bearish mood
Bearish mood prevails in stock market, say analysts Meanwhile, currency analyst Wawan Wiradjaya from DBS Vickers said that the Indonesian currency will also remain weak next week. 2. Karaha 2 X 28 KB receives US$75 million payout from insurance firm 3.
Mon, 29 Jul 2002
* Headlines: NU ends Congress, opposes amendment of Article 292
* Headlines: NU ends Congress, opposes amendment of Article 292 * National: PPP will fight for sharia law, Hamzah says 4 * Archipelago: Questionable funds for councillors 'not a gift' 5 * City: Unreliable police data causes failure in fighting crime 8 * Opinion: Defending RI's homeland costly, but...
Mon, 29 Jul 2002
Foreign maids happy working in Singapore, survey shows
Foreign maids happy working in Singapore, survey showsAgencies, Singapore Foreign maids in Singapore are generally happy with their work, a survey showed on Sunday, despite a series of highly publicized cases of domestic worker abuse.
Mon, 29 Jul 2002
KL continues push for new secretariat in wider ASEAN
KL continues push for new secretariat in wider ASEANJasbant Singh, Associated Press, Bandar Seri Begawan Malaysia fought off an effort by Singapore and Indonesia to kill its proposal to host a new secretariat for a regional grouping comprising ASEAN, China, Japan and South Korea, officials said on...
Mon, 29 Jul 2002
Govt seeks release of kidnapped doctor
Govt seeks release of kidnapped doctor Minister of Health Achmad Sujudi hinted on Sunday that the government, with the help of a mediation body, was still negotiating with the separatist Free Aceh Movement (GAM) over the abduction of the director of state-run Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Mental...
Mon, 29 Jul 2002
Number of children working as domestics increasing in Asia
Number of children working as domestics increasing in AsiaAgence France-Presse, Manila An increasing number of children are being employed as domestic servants in dire conditions across Asia amid rapid modernization and poverty, a study presented at a forum on child labor in the Philippines showed...
Mon, 29 Jul 2002
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;JP;CHRISTINA SCHOTT; ANPAc..r.. Life-Surabaya-prostitutes JP/19/HOTLINE Surabaya's prostitutes live on the edgeProstitutes in Surabaya: Life at the border of societyChristina Schott Contributor SurabayaEvi, not her real name, fell down the stairs.
Mon, 29 Jul 2002
PPP will fight for sharia law, Hamzah says
PPP will fight for sharia law, Hamzah saysFabiola Desy Unidjaja and Tiarma Siboro, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In a move apparently made to maintain the support of its supporters, United Development Party (PPP) Chairman Hamzah Haz said the party would continue to fight for the inclusion of sharia law...
Mon, 29 Jul 2002
Court draws criticism for overturning KPPU ruling
Court draws criticism for overturning KPPU rulingDadan Wijaksana, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The court decisions to overturn the ruling of the Business Competition Supervisory Commission (KPPU) over the Indomobil sale has drawn criticisms from some local legal experts, who blamed the "wrong"...
Mon, 29 Jul 2002
1. Bandung: 8 x 4 lines
1. Bandung: 8 x 4 linesQuestionable funds for councillors 'not a gift'2. Kapal: 24 x 1 lineNavy foils sand smuggling to S'pore3. Waduk: 20 x 2 linesIndramayu to build giant dam to increase rice production
Mon, 29 Jul 2002
Navy foils sand smuggling to S'pore
Navy foils sand smuggling to S'poreFadli, The Jakarta Post, Batam The Navy captured over the weekend seven vessels trying to smuggle thousands of tons of sand from the Riau waters to Singapore.Col. Adyaman, chief of the naval base on Batam Island, said the vessels, several carrying foreign flags,...
Mon, 29 Jul 2002
High times in RI's prisons
High times in RI's prisons JAKARTA: Around 40 percent of prisoners nationwide are abusing narcotics and psycotropics, Justice and Human Rights Minister Yusril Ihza Mahendra said Saturday."The problem is indeed difficult to deal with," Yusril said as quoted by Antara during a lecture at Medan...
Mon, 29 Jul 2002
Book cover replacement sought
Book cover replacement sought JAKARTA: Embattled House of Representative (DPR) Speaker Akbar Tandjung asked the publisher of the book Bulogate: Abdurrahmangate, Akbargate, Megaskandal to not use his picture on the cover of the book.
Mon, 29 Jul 2002
Vasindo to take police to court
Vasindo to take police to court JAKARTA: Vasindo Group, a prepaid telephone calling card operator and internet service provider, intends to haul the police before the State Administrative Court, saying that a recent police raid on the company involved substantial financial and moral issues.
Mon, 29 Jul 2002
Today's games are no longer child's play
Today's games are no longer child's playVishnu K. Mahmud, Contributor, Jakarta When you hear the term video games, you might immediately think of children huddled in front of a TV screen or monitor, shooting down alien invaders or jumping over barrels thrown down by that ugly Donkey Kong.
Mon, 29 Jul 2002
Bambang, Joko win berths for Italian tour
Bambang, Joko win berths for Italian tourThe Jakarta Post, Jakarta Bambang Sulistyo and Joko Riadi won the Audi quattro Cup amateur golf tournament at the Rancamaya Golf Course in Bogor, West Java, on Sunday to book their places at the world finals in Sardinia, Italy, in October.
Mon, 29 Jul 2002
Djaduk: A musician of endless fancy
Djaduk: A musician of endless fancyTarko Sudiarno, The Jakarta Post, Yogyakarta Perhaps the Javanese proverb "Lots of children bring good fortune" fits artist Djaduk Ferianto, 38, although for him it might read better as lots of children motivate one's creativity.
Mon, 29 Jul 2002
Surabaya's prostitutes: Life on edge of society
Surabaya's prostitutes: Life on edge of societyChristina Schott, Contributor, Surabaya Evi, not her real name, fell down the stairs. Or, maybe she was hit by a motorbike while crossing the street.Her claims, however, cannot hide the fact that the young woman now lying in a clinic's examination bed...
Mon, 29 Jul 2002
Indramayu to build giant dam to increase rice production
Indramayu to build giant dam to increase rice productionMoch. N. Kurniawan and Novan Iman Santosa, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta/Indramayu, West Java Officials from Indramayu and the central government are planning to construct the Jatigede dam to solve farmers' irrigation woes by bringing much-needed...
Mon, 29 Jul 2002
1. Wall (3x18)
1. Wall (3x18) Wall St finally sees some light at end of tunnel 2. Sand (2x38) Government restricts coastal sand extraction to aid environment 3. KPPU (2x27) Court draws criticism for overturning KPPU ruling 4. Insur (2x32) Insurance firms may switch to stocks as bank guarantee ends
Mon, 29 Jul 2002
Insurance firms may switch to stocks as bank guarantee ends
Insurance firms may switch to stocks as bank guarantee endsFitri Wulandari, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta The government's plan to phase out its bank guarantee program will likely push insurance companies to increase their investment exposure in bonds or in the stock market rather than in bank time...
Mon, 29 Jul 2002
NU embraces, promotes moderation among Muslims
NU embraces, promotes moderation among MuslimsMuhammad Nafik, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Despite being known as a traditionalist organization by many people, the 40-million strong Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) has in fact chosen a moderate path in developing Islamic thought.
Mon, 29 Jul 2002
Colombo, Tigers hold direct talks in London
Colombo, Tigers hold direct talks in LondonAgence France-Presse, Colombo The Sri Lankan government said on Sunday it had held face-to-face talks in London with Tamil Tiger rebels ahead of formal peace negotiations in Thailand.
Mon, 29 Jul 2002
Leadership
LeadershipThe recent 16th National Seminar organized by the Indonesian Political Science Association in Malang, East Java, pointed out that Indonesia is suffering from a leadership crisis. The current (national) leaders are said to be lacking a sense of direction.These are not really new statements.
Mon, 29 Jul 2002
Council won't judge Sutiyoso's performance
Council won't judge Sutiyoso's performanceAhmad Junaidi, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Political analysts said that city councillors, who would accept City Governor Sutiyoso's accountability speech, would base their assessment solely on political considerations rather than the administration's...
Mon, 29 Jul 2002
1. Closing -- 3x14
1. Closing -- 3x14 NU ends Congress, opposes amendment of Article 29 2. Moderate -- 2x24 NU embraces, promotes moderation among Muslims 3. Corrupt --- 2x26 NU wants death sentences for convicted corrupt officials 4. Mega ------ 1x22 Mega parties as July 27 is remembered 5.
Mon, 29 Jul 2002
Workers' hospital built
Workers' hospital built JAKARTA: Manpower Minister Jacob Nuwa Wea laid the first cornerstone of a workers' hospital in Banda Aceh on Saturday."Now that the Aceh governor and the Aceh Besar district chief have made a real start to construct this hospital, we will seriously support the project,"...
Sun, 28 Jul 2002
For REGENCY PROFILE/July 23, 2002
For REGENCY PROFILE/July 23, 2002Main story Ready to welcome investors, buyers and tourists Regional autonomy, introduced to the country two years ago, has waken up most regency administrations from their long sleeps.
Sun, 28 Jul 2002
It's not just hitting the ball in the fairway ...
It's not just hitting the ball in the fairway ...I. Christianto, Contributor, Jakarta Playing golf is not just walking down the fairway and hitting the ball. It is a lifestyle that describes one's social status, which is why money does not matter for most golfers in Indonesian when purchasing golf...
Sun, 28 Jul 2002
Advertorial: PT Aneka Tambang
Advertorial: PT Aneka Tambang Publication: July 26 - Friday Antam's ongoing commitment to conduct profitable business the right way The recent string of financial scandals in the United States has clearly taught a valuable lesson to every company throughout the world on the importance of good...
Sun, 28 Jul 2002
Skepticism surronds Tommy's case
Skepticism surronds Tommy's caseMuninggar Sri Saraswati, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Life behind bars must be terrible, especially in the notorious Cipinang penitentiary in East Jakarta. Dirty over-crowded cells, poorly cooked food, a limited amount of water for bathing and strict prison guards who...
Sun, 28 Jul 2002
FOR GENERAL ISSUE - JULY 26
FOR GENERAL ISSUE - JULY 26;JP;HEN; ANPAf..r.. Coal-industry-outlookRikza Abdullah Contributor JakartaCoal industry grows robustly but still lacks fresh investment Indonesia is enjoying robust growth in its coal industry but it needs to be aware of the signals threatening its future development due...
Sun, 28 Jul 2002
Advertorial: PT Aneka Tambang
Advertorial: PT Aneka Tambang Publication: July 26 - Friday Antam committed to good corporate governance The recent string of financial scandals in the United States has clearly taught a valuable lesson to every company throughout the world on the importance of good corporate governance.
Sun, 28 Jul 2002
On the Shelves
On the Shelves Pulung Gantung - Menyingkap Tragedi Bunuh Diri di Gunungkidul (Pulung Gantung - Uncovering Suicide Tragedy in Gunungkidul); Darmaningtyas; Introduction by Dr. Francis Wahono; Published by Salwa Press-Yogyakarta in cooperation with Yayasan Adikarya Ikapi and The Ford Foundation, 2002,...
Sun, 28 Jul 2002
The adjectives of imperfect justice
The adjectives of imperfect justice Thanks to the insurance company PT Asuransi Jiwa Manulife Indonesia, the word "justice" has acquired a resonance unknown so far. To my surprise, I discovered that just like there are many shades in a hue, justice includes various types.
Sun, 28 Jul 2002
Paris Scene: Angsana aims for couture stardom
Paris Scene: Angsana aims for couture stardomKunang Helmi-Picard, Contributor, Paris "Couture Superstars" is the title of a provocative show on fashion at the Parisian Musee de la Mode et du Textile, which is a neighbor of the famous Louvre museum.
Sun, 28 Jul 2002
For Advertorial July 26
For Advertorial July 26 Company: Kaltim Prima Coal Writer : Rikza Abdullah KPC strengthens basis for coal mining operation PT Kaltim Prima Coal (KPC) is strengthening the basis for operation of its huge coal mine in Sangatta, East Kalimantan, by improving efficiency and productivity, as well as by...
Sun, 28 Jul 2002
Benny Mulyadi Tanto: More than just a guitar collector
Benny Mulyadi Tanto: More than just a guitar collectorHarry Bhaskara, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta In the 1970s a young kid was captivated by Elvis Presley but less by the singing style of the American rock and roll legend than by the sound emanating from the guitar.
Sun, 28 Jul 2002
U.S. soldier shot Filipino
U.S. soldier shot Filipino PHILIPPINES: A military spokesman in the southern Philippines on Saturday shrugged off as "propaganda" reports that a U.S. soldier taking part in joint operations with local troops had shot and wounded a Filipino man.
Sun, 28 Jul 2002
Ambon calm after major bomb blast injures 53
Ambon calm after major bomb blast injures 53Oktavianus Pinontoan, The Jakarta Post, Ambon Despite a bombing that left at least 55 people injured on Saturday, the situation in Maluku, particularly the provincial capital of Ambon, remained calm, an indication that most locals remain firmly behind the...
Sun, 28 Jul 2002
On the Shelves
On the ShelvesPulung Gantung - Menyingkap Tragedi Bunuh Diri di Gunungkidul (Pulung Gantung - Uncovering Suicide Tragedy in Gunungkidul) Darmaningtyas Introduction by Dr. Francis Wahono Published by Salwa Press-Yogyakarta in cooperation with Yayasan Adikarya Ikapi and The Ford Foundation, 2002, 426...
Sun, 28 Jul 2002
Aiko, hip abbess who cares about youths
Aiko, hip abbess who cares about youthsHera Diani, The Jakarta Post, Jakarta Quite petite even by Indonesian standards, she wears a black skirt and black thin brocade top which reveals glossy red lingerie.
Sun, 28 Jul 2002
Mega holds Cabinet meeting
Mega holds Cabinet meeting INDONESIA: President Megawati Soekarnoputri called an impromptu Cabinet meeting on Saturday to prepare for the upcoming People's Consultative Assembly (MPR) Annual Session next month, discussing with ministers her progress report after one year in power.